Big, not rare: that is how to think about 21.30 carats of red agate. Agate is plentiful, so a stone this size is a large object, not a scarce one, and the price shows it. This one costs Rs. 2,250, only about Rs. 106 per carat, the lowest rate among the red agates we have listed here.

Why is the rate lower?

Rate per carat depends on colour, finish and shape of the individual stone, not size alone. We do not claim a reason; you can judge the colour and polish yourself when you open the parcel.

Is the colour natural?

Red agate is often heated or dyed to deepen its colour. Ask us what we know about this one through WhatsApp +92 308 887 3888, code GS-RE-0018.

Can I wear it daily?

At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, yes, in a protective ring or on a pendant. Browse the red agate collection to compare.

A larger stone at a modest rate suits a buyer who wants a big, bold ring without spending much. Treat it as an everyday piece and enjoy it, and ask us about anything on the page that is unclear before you order.

Cash on Delivery is available across Pakistan, so you inspect the stone before paying, and returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Before you choose, read our red agate guide.

This particular stone

This listing is one natural red agate with a weight of 21.3 Carat. Its price is Rs. 2,250 — roughly Rs. 106 for each carat. Treatment: treatment not tested. Quote reference GS-RE-0018 when you message us about it. The photographs show this exact stone, so what arrives at your door is the piece you chose on screen.

Above twelve carats you are into collector territory. Pieces this heavy are usually set as pendants or kept loose, and they are prized for the size of rough they came from. If you do set it, choose a bezel or a heavy claw to protect the edges.

On the Mohs scale red agate rates 6.5 to 7. That is middle-of-the-road hardness: comfortable in pendants and earrings, and in rings worn with some care. Store it apart from harder stones so it does not pick up scratches, and wipe it with a damp cloth rather than scrubbing.

Whoever you buy red agate from, make sure of three things: the stone is natural rather than lab-grown, glass or glass-filled; any treatment is stated in writing; and the weight quoted is the weight of the finished stone. We check every red agate for those three points before it is listed, a certificate is available on request, and because you pay on delivery you can look at the stone — or have it tested — before any money changes hands.

We sell natural stones only and inspect each one before it is listed. Treatment for this stone: Treatment not tested. Certificate available on request. As general background (not a statement about this stone): Red agate is often heated or dyed to deepen its colour. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what we know about this exact stone; independent lab testing is available on request.

A certificate of authenticity is available on request for this stone, and independent laboratory testing can be arranged. Because you pay on delivery, you can also take the stone to a lab of your choice within the 7-day return window. Read more on our authenticity page.